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telegraphed

UK //ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːft//US //ˈtel.ə.ɡræft//

词源

源自tele-(远距离)和-graph(书写),1830年代出现,最初指通过电报机传送信息。体育引申义出现于20世纪初。

verb

❶ 通过电报发送信息,指使用电报系统传递文字消息,这种通讯方式在现代已被电子通讯取代。

“He telegraphed the news to his family overseas.”

(他通过电报将消息发送给海外的家人。)

“The general telegraphed orders to the troops on the front line.”

(将军用电报向前线部队发送了命令。)

❶ 提前明显表露意图或动作,常指在体育比赛中无意间暴露下一步行动,让对手有所防备。

“The boxer telegraphed his punch, allowing his opponent to dodge easily.”

(拳击手出拳前有明显预兆,让对手轻松躲过。)

“She telegraphed her serve by glancing at the corner of the court.”

(她发球前看向球场角落的动作暴露了发球方向。)

同义词:signaled, indicated, forewarned, broadcast, revealed

常见短语

telegraphed pass — 体育术语,指传球前有明显预兆的动作,容易被对手预判拦截。

“The defender intercepted the telegraphed pass easily.”

(防守队员轻松截获了意图明显的传球。)